Grill Lights - Ram Rebel
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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In this video I walkthrough how to install and wire grill lights. This is a super easy project that adds a cool "pop" to the front end of the truck.
This same process can be used on any car to add grill lights to the front end.
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Man....I needed the relay schooling for my 23' Rebel G/T. You explained it with pictures. So many thanks for making it stupid easy. Notional beers on me
Glad the video helped man!
For anyone not getting enough voltage from your marker lights to power the relay, try tying #30 into your trailer marker lights in the fuse box (Mine was fuse F12).
Good idea. I'm about to do this project as well.
@@Goober10584 My truck is a 2020 Rebel and I was only able to get about 6.5 volts from either side. You need close to 8 volts to power the relay. I think it’s because it’s a Rebel and they come from the factory with LED’s, so less voltage is going to the marker lights.
@@noyolabassist I’ve got the LED lights too. So does fuse F12 work and power the lights fully or do I need to go the relay route?
@@Goober10584 if I remember right, I was getting about 8 volts from the fuse.. it might power them but they’ll probably be dim.
@@noyolabassist I misread your original comment. You used F12 just to power the relay which then sent power to your lights. I got it now.
Holy smokes. Super detailed video. I swear I can build a bomb now as well. LOL. Great Video though!!!
What you do with the knowledge is on you but thanks for the compliment!
YEA!!!👍.i dont solder either.i am quite a bit older than you.i have been doing the way your doing it for over 30yrs and i never had a problem.they have never come loose.but i will be doing the same..when the weather in NY gets better😆👍❗
Yup! Only time I have run into issues is really thin wires but 18 gauge and larger, non issue!
in fairness this is not exactly IC soldering -- i bet you could do just fine if you wanted. agreed, what you did works fine -- but "precision soldering" is not really required to just melt enough solder to make a simple join. i think it's really about comfort level for this type of thing. do what lets you sleep at night ;-)
Fantastic video and explanation. Only thing I missed was how you kept them secure. The first light you installed was flopping out and suddenly you went to all four installed and securely in place.
The lights press right into the grill openings. The first one popped out because the wires behind it were pushing on the plastic shroud. Once you guide the wires around the shroud everything fits great.
Solid content! Just subscribed to your channel. I have a 2020 Ram 1500 big horn quad cab, so this is right up my alley. You explain things in a way that is interesting and easy to understand. Can't wait to binge watch all your Ram videos.
Perhaps you would be interested in us modifying the glowing RAM
Looks great brother! Add some cab lights on that beast as well.
Maybe!
Great instructions. I am now a fan. Thanks for the lesson.
Thank you very much with the detailed video. The way it’s explained and the “map” you have drawn makes it so easy to follow. Once again, thank you very much with the way you do your video.
Perhaps you would be interested in us modifying the glowing RAM
Waterfowler, you were right. I have a 2020 Rebel. On the drivers side as well as passenger side have white with orange stripe wire. The source is running lights and it showed 14.1 bolts when truck is running. Will tap into that. Someone said low voltage well it’s not. Mine are led also. Exposed drivers side, black, white and white with orange stripe. Thank you again, for your knowledge!
There's a second smaller wire in the passenger hardness that is the same color. I suspect the people are seeing this wire and trying to tap into it.
I was thinking of installing an AVS Aeroskin Lightshield Bug Deflector. It comes with the same lights and make my front hood look beefier :)
and will have a less discrete wiring path! Good luck with your project!
Excellent video! I'm making of list of mods for mine and will definitely be adding this one!
Awesome vid, I only suggest to use water resistant butt connectors and the ground on a better spot other than the top for a cleaner look, perfect explanation and great idea using the relay.👍
I switched over to the heat shrink/solder filled connections recently. Those things are bulletproof!
The amount of amperage draw from the marker lights to trigger the relay is the same if not less to actually run the small led grill lights. Using the fuse jumper with a separate 5amp fuse is just fine. Lot of extra work for nothing.
I run my two ss5’s and both my sets of SSC2 pods backlighting off of this relay circuit. Installing the relay was my way of a future proof accessory circuit.
@@WaterFowler41 Ok that’s def worth it then. Just to ensure nothing gets overloaded.
Great and awesome video just need insight on the marker wire tap access
I love the fact you did it, just because !!
Covid still has everything shut down here so not much else to do!
defintely wouldn't run a light bar or anything high output on a fuse tap, but three-five tiny LEDs seem to work fine
Better safe than sorry these trucks are like small networks these days, eht chance it when you can spend a few extra $$ with a dedicated power supply.
I did this exactly and it works great. Now I need another wire to tap into as my lights do not turn on when my headlights are on at night. I want the lights to be on all the time when truck is running. Any ideas/thoughts. Thank you in advance.
Tap it into the ignition on fuse
Might have to do this now thanks!! It would be cool too if you could get some more shots of the final product like outside with a walk around or somethin
Head over to my Instagram, plenty of pictures there!
Thanks a major bunch for the video and instruction! I ordered a different set and like these way better due to install! So it's been a while since the last time someone asked the question, Have they popped out yet for any reason? That's the only thing I'm worried about with just being pushed in? Thanks again. defiantly a fan!!
No they held in there well
Great video. Love all the work you do. keep the upgrades coming.
Having a blast making these videos!
@@WaterFowler41I posted about the white orange wire. You rock!
Excellent work
Thanks!!!!
Perhaps you would be interested in us modifying the glowing RAM
Feel free to send me some additional info waterfowler4one@gmail.com
Nicely done ✅ I just want to ask if you have pictures of where you tap your #86 going to marker lamps? Thanks!
You can head over to my DRL video and I show this wire in the passenger side headlight harness.
ua-cam.com/video/48l9F9ott7Y/v-deo.html
So curious question I have a 2022 ram rebel the running lights do not come on when the truck is running only the small white strip above the light. I’ve looked and tested I can’t find that wire anywhere the wiring harness is a very tight and wrapped. Would it be OK do you think to use a fuse tap and go to the relay the same as you would the marker light wire in order to run The front three lights
Well done!
Hi, just a question. Got my 23 rebel and bought the same lights that you have. Im wondering if i can use a fuse tap as a signal to my relay to turn on the lights instead of tapping into the lights.
Would that work? Thanks!!
Yup that works too!
So if you fish the wires between that foam spot right there, does it interfere with the active grille shutter? I’m about to undertake this and I don’t wanna throw a code for the grille shutters.
Nope it doesnt
great video. I'm using the positap on the white orange and have ensured my drl is turned on, but the signal isn't triggering my relay. I bypassed the tap and made sure the relay is working. I have a 2021 rebel. Did you have any trouble getting the white orange cable to trigger the relay?
Make sure your are using the white orange wire on the passenger side.
On the drivers side I believe the wire is white brown for parking or beige dark blue for drl
@@WaterFowler41 ah cool. I ended up using an add a fuse for it. Thanks for the reply.
Awesome video. Installed per your instructions etc. but not getting relay to trigger using passenger light wire white with orange. I have 2021 Ram Rebel.
Tried wiring posi tap multiple times. When I connect trigger wire to 12v source I hear it click and LED lights work just like yours.
Any ideas?
I could by pass relay and use a fuse tap.
Exact same problem 😢
Did you find a resolve?
There’s two wires with that color combo, make sure your using the thicker of the two
@@WaterFowler41 Many thanks I actually put a pushed a tester into the socket and found that the solid orange worked well. All good thank you
What kind of exhaust/muffler is on the truck? Does not sound stock. Sounds good though!
Corsa extreme cat back
Could you have hooked this to your trigger and used the switch to turn them on amd off or is that a no go. I wanna hood up the trigger 6 or 4 with wireless switch
You can but for me I wanted them to come on every time my marker lights came on so I ran a separate relay to do that. Kind of a pain in the butt to have to switch them on every time the truck turns on.
@@WaterFowler41 2 quick other questions I have watched every video and can't get enough. I really appreciate the time and effort you put in. So I am going to be doing a light bar just depends on money. The one you have may be above budget so I was looking at the rough country. If they have drls can I just tie into the same marker light and relay as the grill lights then run the other to the switch. Is it really complicated. Also does the trigger 4 cause any known issue for some reason it was saying it was for 19 and 20 but I have a 2021. Thanks again
Thanks for the video, used it to hook up my RAM logo. Wiring the grille marker lamps next. I was thinking I want them to come on when the DRL lights come on. Would you happen to know which wire that is on the driver's side?
Beige and dark blue I believe
Did you upgrade your drl's?
Nope
Tapped into that wire today no output none
On the passenger side or the drivers side? If on the drivers side the parking lamp wire is white w/brown stripe
Can you reccomend the smoke but white lights and are they dot making then perfectly legal. I figure you may know where I xan get 4 lights like yours but white. Ty sir
Like these?
amzn.to/3y41Y8o
@@WaterFowler41 yes sir thank you. I am tossed between the amber and white . I have a red rebel my wife like the white but again I'm so torn lol.
I think you need to watch a video or two on fuse taps you said that you don’t like overloading the circuit you’re not the fuse taps. The two fuses are independent of each other, so there is a proper way of using them and there is a directional part of using it you might wanna look into that
I’m familiar with fuse taps. They still take some of the amperage from the original circuit and with how sensitive BCMs are today, any fluctuation in amperage outside of what the BCM considers “within range” will send a BCM into safe mode or worse, cook it. Relays are a much safer bet for primary power to aux lights.
Please tell me how you got it to run without the headlights on.. I even used my tazer dt to turn them off and couldn't. Great vid... did something really similar myself.
Tapped into the marker light signal so every time the orange lights in my headlights are on, my grill lights turn on!
No, I meant the drl without the low beams.
In other words just the halos and new lights
Oh I did this using the headlight control knob I think one turn just turns these on
no matter what I try they stay on... 2020 rebel
Since the light kit comes with 10 lights, any reason you did not use 2-4 more to do the entire row but spaces every other hole?
I didn’t want to have too many lights. 4 is enough for what I wanted
@@WaterFowler41 ok, thanks. Only other question I had was the lights looked like they popped out at first. When you adjusted, did you just push them in further? Great video and explanation about the relay.
Yup, the wires were really stiff and pushing on the frame behind the grill so it kepted popping out, I bend the wires down to clear the frame and they seated nicely.
It was 30 F outside so the wire was a bit stiff.
@@WaterFowler41 The fact you even did this in 30 degrees is an amazing feat in itself... Thanks for the video.
Thanks!!!
Did you do anything to secure the new smoky lights on the back end inside? I expected them to come with some sort of washer/screw to keep it in place.
Nope they just press into place in the gril. The gasket holds them in place nicely
Question: I cannot find your video on how you set up the relay to the side blinker. Can you post the link?
Here you go: Adding a DRL relay - Ram Rebel
ua-cam.com/video/48l9F9ott7Y/v-deo.html
@Water Fowler 41 Is the White/Orange wire available on the both right and left headlamp harnest? I have 2022 model. And second question, how about connecting the relay 86 wire to an accesory fuse? Thank you.
It’s only on the passenger side. I don’t understand your second question but if you are asking if you can trigger your relay with fuse 86, yeah I don’t see why not as long as you are cool with how that circuit is operated.
@@WaterFowler41 thank you.
quick question: how it can hold in place and not fall out
The rubber gasket fits nicely into the grill
Thanks man I’m buying it but do you have link for the lights appreciate it
Here you go:
Meerkatt (Pack of 10) 3/4 Inch Mini Clear Lens Amber Light Round Side Marker Indicator Lamp SMD 2835 Bulbs Extra Bright for Van Pickup Trailer Truck ATV Lorry SUV 12v DC with Resin Waterproof 3led-HL www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3TJCJZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_55MQVZN1Q4MZ1CJ1T06T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Did you have to remove the headlight to access this maker wire to the relay seems impossible to do without removing the headlamp
NO, if you do this on the passenger side, you can pull the air intake top out to access the wires
Probably a dumb question,
but can you show how you tapped into the battery for the relay.
I have a video showing how and where I tapped for that relay: ua-cam.com/video/48l9F9ott7Y/v-deo.html
How are they holding up as far as not coming out now that they have been in for awhile
They are still situated nicely in the grill, no issues.
@@WaterFowler41 thanks boss appreciate the work you put into your videos
Do you know what color wire is for daytime running lights only? 2018 ram rebel.
Not for the older Rams. Look at a headlight manufacturers website like Morimoto or Alpharex they may have some info on wire color in their instructions.
@@WaterFowler41 what about the 2022 models? Also do you have a link for the relay?
Wire color should be the same for 2022.
Here’s a another relay link:
amzn.to/3pTVxS8
What hood protector do you have on this truck? I have a black 2019 rebel amd like the avs one that looks like that but has lights in it as well. Thanks in advance
I have a lamin-X clear bug guard
Do you think a 4-pin 40/30 amp relay work as well? Already have a few of those around. Thanks!
It should
Is it the same wire(white/ orange stripe) on the limited headlight ?
I am not sure sorry. You can use a voltmeter to test
hello,do you have a video with connection relay with your drl ?
Yup here you go:
ua-cam.com/video/48l9F9ott7Y/v-deo.html
dang i would love to do this to my laramie, do you think theres a light that would fit that good into a 2021 laramie grill?
I’m not sure but the wiring would be the same
I used the the screw on lights the he used on his Chevy/GMC truck video.
Sorry if I missed it but what 12V relay are you utilizing?
Any standard one from the auto parts store or amazon
Did you use 4 or 5 relay? I know on post your mentioned terminal 30, 85, 86 and 87. Do you have recommendation on which relay is better?
The typical relay will have 5 terminals. The extra terminal is 87a which isn’t used in this case, if you can find yhe 4 terminal relay, that works too
So I tap into the marker circuit lamp (white w/organge stripe) on my driver side, since it was much easier to reach; however I get nothing. Any advice? I bought the red taps you suggested.
The drivers side is a different color for the marker lights. I believe it’s white and brown
@Frank can you confirm if it is the white and brown wire on the driver side?
@@Ron_B_D13 I tapped into the wire, but have not ran my lights yet...might do it this weekend.
@@frankchism9436 thanks for the quick reply. If you end up doing it this weekend, let me know if it works please!
@@Ron_B_D13 I just finished my lights. Now I can confirm it's the white and brown wire.
0.035 per light is what the link you posted said about them if thats true a 5 should do it or 10 overkill like you said but better to be safe then sorry lol
Awesome video. Thank you.
Will 18 gauge wire work for this setup? I have some left over from making bluetooth radios.
Should be fine to feed the LEDs, they really aren't pulling that much power. A
Very well done...thanks!!
Thanks!
What size positap did you use? And what did you use for fuse between battery (+) and relay?
The blue ones is what I used for 16-18 gauge wire.
Yes I have a 5 amp fuse between the battery and lights.
Would it be possible to posi tap into the same wire as the daytime running lights of the truck making it so the lights are always on (day and night)? If so, which wire would you tap into?
I should say always on while using the “auto” setting for the headlights
Yup it’s possible just gotta find that wire in the harness
@@Ron_B_D13 where you able to figure out which wire to use?
Im also looking for this wire… anyone?
Alright, I found it! On the driver side, it the beige/blue wire. It works with the DRL leds in the auto setting. The truck does not need to be running either.
Were can i buy these for a 2022 Rebel. Im in Canada
Amazon
@Water Fowler 41 Can you please tell me what color wire you tapped into on the back of the head light? I find about 10 wires on the headlight plug
It’s a white wire with orange stripe
@@WaterFowler41 thanks for responding, I'm on it tomorrow
You should sell pre-made kits
Man I’d love too but #familylife
Where do you buy your 12v relays?
Amazon or any auto parts store will have a basic 12v relay
Do you have a link of which ones to buy?
In the video description
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I followed the video to install a DLR relay so I can run TRX style grill LEDs on my 2019 Rebel. What I have found is the white and orange wire does give me a 12v supply if I test at the end of the cable, but when I connect that wire to the relay coil terminal it does not pull the relay in. If I test the wire while it is connect the the relay terminal it no longer reads 12v instead my meter remains at 0V. The fused supply direct from the battery to the relay reads 15V, if I connect that 15V supply to relay coil the relay is pulled in. The relay I am using is the Single pole version of the same auto zone relay you used. Do you have any idea why my relay is not pulling in? RsL44 single pole RL44 single pole
It sounds like you’re connection into the wire isn’t a solid one. If you get 12v at the plug for the wire but after tapping into it you don’t get anything, your splice isn’t making contact with the wire.
Also double check you are connecting the relay properly. Check your grounds
I’m having the exact same issue. Everything draws power individually, but as soon as I plug it into the relay, the stops and reads 0V. Did OP figure out a solution?
I believe he used a different wire (grey w/ orange?) to power the relay. You might have to dive into the harness or check online for a pinout of the headlight harness so see which wire is the positive for the headlights.
On my truck 2020 Rebel with regular LEDs, it was white and orange.
@@WaterFowler41 I have a 2021 and have the same white/orange wire you have. I already tested them directly wired to the lights to see if it was the correct wire and it is. The wire still provides power but the moment I plug it into the relay, it stops. I bought two relays and it does it on both of them. Thoughts?
Man I’m at a loss here, you triple checked wiring? Verified your getting some voltage out of the wire before connecting it to the relay? You’ll need at least 9 volts (I think) to power the relay. You’re grounds are good? Both the relay and the lights should be grounded. The relay will still click if it’s grounded but the lights need to be grounded for them to turn on
Can you share the link to order the grill lights
It’s in the video description
Just saw it thanks
Do you recommend any relays?
Here you go!
shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-conduct-tite-30-amp-12-volt-5-pin-universal-relay-88069/11223721-P
How did you hold the light into the grill?
The rubber grommet on the light holds the lights in place in the grill.
how you connect the marker lamp circuit to your relay ?
A position and a small length of wire
Tapping into White and Orange cable on the passenger side is not activating the relay… 😢
A. Make sure you’re pulling this from the passenger harness not drivers.
B. There are two white/orange wires, grab the signal from thicker wire.
My cable is TAP into PIN number 5 as you mention you also tap into it (W/O). I also try many other cables and no luck.
And what kind of relay, specifically?
Here you go
shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/bwd-electrical-relay-r4826/19970815-p?product_channel=local&store=8690&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&store_code=8690&gclid=CjwKCAiAyc2BBhAaEiwA44-wW0Qx7OcZvTiSk2jTgaT-SZfOhQ-djmKEGpeHdEWnJHHoTuWDYMraKRoC1DQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@WaterFowler41 Thank you Boss. Just purchased a 21' Rebel and finally found a channel 'tonight' (yours) that covers down and several great topics. Thank you again!
Great to hear, enjoy the truck!
@@WaterFowler41 this link doesn’t work.
Nope you don't need to remove the second plastic piece. All you have to take off is the first plastic cover. There is plenty room to work after that. Been there done them.
I removed it so I can pull the grill out a bit and reach behind the grill to pull my wires through.
Its not that serious bud. Way easier ways to do this
Why did you get a Ram if you want it to look like a Ford Raptor???
A Ford wannabe.
Thanks for watching my video!